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P602 TUF

1996 MG Mgf

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

140,809 mi
Last recorded140,809 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 MG Mgf73,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP602 TUF
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 140,809 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 138,469 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Minor oil leak

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 137,139 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 135,605 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 134,190 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 134,187 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn top. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 133,498 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 133,498 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 132,714 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 131,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 130,142 miles

Engine bay covers not allowing full inspection.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 129,319 miles

Engine bay covers not allowing full inspection.

Offside front and rear wheel arches corroded.

Pass 29 Aug 2015 124,257 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 118,873 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 118,873 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 114,833 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 114,726 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 109,868 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front and rear wheel arches slightly corroded.

Pass 17 Sep 2011 105,373 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside rear wheel arch slightly corroded.

Pass 24 Sep 2010 100,451 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside rear wheel arch corroded.

Fail 21 Sep 2010 100,443 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside rear wheel arch corroded.

Pass 11 Aug 2009 94,287 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 94,287 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 87,945 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 83,459 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 76,810 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgf?

Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
2,116
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
40,565
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37,610
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 32,964
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,147
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 23,285
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,602
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P602 TUF is a 1996 MG Mgf in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1996 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 73,863 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37,610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P602 TUF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgf typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this MG Mgf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P602 TUF registered?

P602 TUF is a 1996 MG Mgf, first registered on 19 September 1996.

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The MOT history for P602 TUF shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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